“In the recent case of journalist Percy Lapid, we were able to take resolute and pro-active action, upon the express directive of the President himself,” Remulla told members of the UN human rights body. READ:
criminal justice system is working, citing the speedy investigation and filing of cases against the respondents in the October 3 killing of veteran radio commentator Percival “Percy Lapid” Mabasa as proof.
Remulla, who is leading the Philippine delegation to the gathering, also said the investigation on the killing of Mabasa also led to the “uncovering of a deeply-rooted criminal enterprise inside the corrections system.
Among the UNHRC member-states that made the recommendation Monday to Remulla during the Universal Periodic Review which assessed the human rights condition in a given country include Australia, Germany, Canada, Brazil and Croatia. Australia also recommended that Manila strengthen mechanisms to deter violence targeting human rights activists, while Canada pushed for the decriminalization of libel.
However, China noted the Philippines’ achievement in protecting human rights, adding that the latter should continue pushing ahead in developing its economy “to provide a solid foundation for its people to enjoy all human rights.”
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